"Vanessa is an absolute delight to work with! She’s charming, thoughtful, and evokes great, impactful conversation no matter the situation; one-on-one discussions, small group gatherings, big events, she is consistently articulate. She has the incredible ability to put people at ease, while challenging them to think deeply about meaning and purpose."

- Dartmouth College

“When we told students and staff we were bringing Vanessa to our campus to speak, faces lit up with joy, and the same joy was there the night of her keynote. Vanessa has a way of holding up something precious with such care, whether a historical anecdote or a pop culture reference. There is love in the way she speaks, but also a willingness to challenge assumptions and nostalgia. Best of all, she invites her audience in as friends, to wonder and hope together.”

- University of Northern Florida